There are only 2,000 Days in a child’s life
before their first day of kindergarten.

Pledge to make every day count

More than any other stage in life, the 2,000 days between birth and kindergarten have the single greatest effect on a child’s entire life. Everyday experiences are opportunities to impact future success in school and career. It’s a time when families face many choices – in childhood development at home, in education and in health. 2,000 Days is a movement that supports families to embrace this critical time and guide their children on a path toward a lifetime of success.

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There are only 2,000 Days in a child’s life
before their first day of kindergarten.

I am a teacher

2,000 Days is a movement driven to help families embrace the most important time in their child’s life – the 2,000 days between birth and kindergarten. This movement is aimed at increasing awareness about the significance of everyday experiences and how they impact a child’s future in school and career. 2,000 Days empowers families by helping them understand the multitude of choices they face in childhood development at home, in education and in health.

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There are only 2,000 Days in a child’s life before their first day of kindergarten.

I am an advocate

2,000 Days is a movement driven to help families embrace the most critical time in their child’s life – the 2,000 days between birth and kindergarten. The Pledge was founded on leading research that shows that 90 percent of a child’s brain develops within the first 2,000 days of life. This is the most effective time to make a lasting, long-term impact that will benefit each and every child, as well as the greater good of the community. The Pledge is aimed at increasing awareness for how this time impacts a child’s long-term future in school, career and in life. By helping families better prepare children for school, 2,000 Days can make a significant impact on future graduation rates and the long-term vitality of an entire region.